Operating from Dover Eastern Docks, in the Port of Boulogne the ship will utilise the existing berth previously used by the defunct fast ferry operator, SpeedFerries.

From 12 February up to two return sailings daily will be provided between Dover and Boulogne with a crossing time of 1 hour 45 minutes. One round trip daily will operate between Dover and Dieppe with a crossing time of 4 hours 15 minutes.

For tourist traffic on the Dover – Boulogne route, lead-in fares start from £24 one way for a car and four passengers and Dover – Dieppe from £29.50 each way for a car and two passengers. These special offer fares must be booked by 31 January 2009 via www.ldlines.com or call : 0844 576 8836.

With construction of the Port of Boulogne’s new Hub Port Ro Ro terminal well advanced, as planned LD Lines will be inaugurating the new berth facilities with the addition of a second ship to the route from 1 July 2009. Sailing frequency between Dover and Boulogne will then increase from two to six return sailings daily.